Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTR310 Model No. If you have any questions contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094...
Setting up your Home Theater system Step Installing the rack After you have installed the rack, attach the glass top panel, shelf and glass doors. Connecting the television and DVD player Step ( page 16) (Peripheral equipment and cables are not included unless otherwise mentioned.) ...
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of June 2008. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 39. 1 Glass top panel (RXQ1618) 2 Glass doors 1 x Left (RXQ1607)
Control guide This system (Front view) Control panel (display) Front speaker (left) Subwoofer (left) (Rear view) Center speaker Rear panel Cut-outs Cut-outs Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (right) Caster Amplifier RQTX0165...
Control guide Control panel Standby/on switch ( pages 22 to 24) Display General display DIGITAL : Dolby Digital sources : DTS sources : When Dolby Virtual Speaker is working : When you are using an SFC mode Amplifier AC inlet ( page 22) Exhaust hole (Cooling fan) Speaker terminals The speakers are already connected.
Remote control Standby/on button ( pages 23 to 25) Test signal output ( page 23) For using “WHISPER MODE SURROUND” ( page 29) For using “GAME” ( page 29) To enter setup mode ( pages 29 to 34) For selecting or cancelling Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic and SFC mode (...
Installing and assembling the rack Shelf assembly ( page 12) Glass top panel assembly ( page 12) Installing each (DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder page 13) equipment (TV page 13) Installation At least 2 people are necessary for installation. ...
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Removing casters • Remove casters at unstable places. (thick-piled carpet, uneven floor, etc.) • Spread soft cloth on the floor and tip the rack back to remove the casters. • Hold and pull to remove. • At least 2 people are necessary for removing casters. •...
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Installing and assembling the rack Glass top panel assembly Adjust the included glass top panel so that it lines up with the protrusion on the back of the rack. • The glass top panel has the front side and back side.
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Installing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder or other equipment on the shelf (Please also refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions.) Press the cut-out on the back panel using your thumb etc. with force to remove it for wiring after installing the equipment. •...
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Installing and assembling the rack Setting the caster stoppers Set the caster stoppers (included) under the casters to fix this system and prevent from moving. • When setting the caster stoppers, match the front side of caster with the arrow of the caster stopper. Front Arrow •...
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Glass door assembly Remove 4 screws from the glass holder using a Phillips-head screwdriver and take out the board. • Before taking out the board, remove the tape fixing the glass holder. • Use the Phillips-head screwdriver that matches the screw size.
Home Theater connections Basic connections Connection cable Stereo connection cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Audio out Amplifier DVD player etc. Reduce the volume on the television and select “TV ” after you have done connections as above if you want to use this system.
Connection cable Stereo connection cable (not included) HDMI cable notes • Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results. Make the connection either or according to the suitability for your equipment. Audio out Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder, etc.
Home Theater connections Connecting with digital terminal-mounted equipment Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Amplifier DVD player etc. Make the connection either or according to the suitability for your equipment.
Connecting with VCR Connection cable Stereo connection cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Digital audio out (optical) Amplifier VCR etc. Audio out • Turn off all components before making any connections. •...
Other connections Connecting a set top box (cable or satellite) Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Connect the video Use this directly from the connection so other equipment to...
Connecting a combination DVD recorder/VCR Connection for equipment with DVD/VCR terminal. Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Amplifier Combination DVD recorder/VCR Audio out DVD/...
AC power supply connection Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables are connected. Amplifier AC power supply cord (included) Note • The included AC power supply cord is for use with this system only. Do not use it with other equipment. •...
Checking speaker output Note Check connections when the speaker does not have output the test signal. ( page 8) Adjusting speaker output If you feel the output of the center speaker and subwoofer are not balanced with front speakers adjust the speaker output according to your preference.
Enjoying movies and music Turn on the television and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using Preparation television remote control. Control panel Control panel RQTX0165 Operation on the control panel VOLUME WHISPER MODE INPUT ゲーム ( サウン ド ) SURROUND SELECTOR Turn on the system...
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See page 3 for digital signals that can be played on this system. To turn on the system Press the button. To select the source Press one of these buttons. Start play on the other equipment. You can enjoy the variety of surround effects. ( pages 26 and 27) To adjust the volume Press the buttons.
Enjoying movies and music The effects for sound field differ depending on input source. Select the mode you prefer. Sound field Dolby Virtual Speaker You can enjoy surround effects just like 5.1 channel. (Dolby Pro Logic works with video cassettes or CD stereo sources.) Dolby Virtual Speaker has the following modes.
Using Dolby Virtual Speaker Press Using Dolby Pro Logic Press Using SFC (Sound Field Control) You can enjoy by adding your favourite surround effect in addition to the Dolby Virtual Speaker ( above) effect. Press To cancel SFC mode Press Cancelling sound field Press...
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. • This system supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. “HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. •...
Functions and settings Press To cancel If cancelled, “W.S. OFF ” is displayed. This setting can be made on control panel as well. Control panel Using “WHISPER MODE SURROUND” You can enjoy dynamic • When this function is on, [WHISPER MODE surround effect even SURROUND] indicator lights up on the control panel.
Functions and settings 2 Press REAL CENTER function Makes the dialog from the center speaker clearer when playing 3 Press surround sources. Factory setting is “ON”. See right to set it “OFF”. 4 Press 1 Press and hold Adjusting sound quality You can adjust the level of bass and treble.
BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HDMI, TV DELAY, to select setting. AUTO , OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40 For only combination with Panasonic TV (VIERA) Supporting HDAVI Control 3. a few times to select Press Press confirm. • Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode.
Functions and settings Switching between dual sounds You can switch 3 Press between dual sounds of Dolby Digital signals. 4 Press Clear audio at low volume Dynamic range compression for Dolby Digital It compresses the 3 Press dynamic range so that you can still hear dialog and leave the sound field unaffected.
Setting input Press and hold signals Press Most sources can be MODE”. played with “AUTO ” (factory setting). However, in the following cases, change the input signal 3 Press detection setting. ● When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of 4 Press CD, set to “PCM ”...
Functions and settings When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operate When using this system’s remote control, other equipment may operate. In this case, switch this system’s remote control code to “REMOTE 1”. Do the following to set the same code number for this system and remote control.
Error messages Display • • • • • (Scrolling) • • (Scrolling) Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power of each channel driven 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz Front CH 70 W per channel (4 Ω) 1 kHz Center CH 70 W per channel (4 Ω) 90 W per channel (3 Ω) 100 Hz Subwoofer CH...
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 39. Problem No power.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER _________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________________________ DEALER NAME __________________________________________ DEALER ADDRESS _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ____________________________________ Pages — — SC-HTR310 RQTX0165...
Glossary Analog Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analog audio. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to enable us to hear audio data that is encoded on DVD, etc., as a normal audio signal.
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